Biology of Addiction Drugs and Alcohol Can Hijack Your Brain
People with addiction lose control over their actions. They crave and seek out drugs, alcohol, or other substances no matter what the…
People with addiction lose control over their actions. They crave and seek out drugs, alcohol, or other substances no matter what the…
Many of us worry from time to time. We fret over finances, feel anxious about job interviews, or get nervous about social…
Is there anything more delicious and nutritious than vine-ripened tomatoes, just-harvested peaches and corn, or fresh herbs and spices? Growing your own…
WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2016 (HealthDay News) — U.S. laws designed to curb abuse of opioid painkillers haven’t reduced misuse or overdoses by disabled Medicare beneficiaries, a new study suggests. Between 2006 and 2012, states enacted 81 laws to control use of powerful opioids such as Oxycontin and Vicodin. But even with these new prescription-drug monitoring […]
Bridgton, Maine, is the kind of place people like to go to get away. It’s got a small main street with shops and restaurants, a pair of scenic lakes, a ski resort and plenty of hiking trails. But about 10 years ago, Bridgton, a town of just 5,000 residents, began showing signs of a serious […]
There’s a hot pink suitcase on the floor of Shariah Vroman-Nagy’s bedroom. The 18-year-old is packing for a trip to Disneyland, one of several she takes with her family every year. “Let’s see, I need a hairbrush,” she says, moving past the collection of Mickey Mouse ears on her dresser and glancing at the inspirational […]
Rufinamide (By mouth) roo-FIN-a-mide Treats seizures in patients who have Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Drug classes Anticonvulsant (About this – PubMed Health) Uses Uses…
Roflumilast (By mouth) roe-FLUE-mi-last Prevents exacerbations (flare-ups) of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Drug classes Respiratory Agent (About this – PubMed Health)…